Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on the F2P model; it's highly appreciated.
Indeed, in today's gaming industry, the free-to-play model often entails companies resorting to aggressive monetization through microtransactions and striving to maximize profits.
As for 3DXChat, with the annual subscription at its maximum discount, every user can gain access to the game with all the updates that have been added over the 11 years of development for the price of a cup of coffee per month.
If we recall the game's initial release, one month of gameplay cost $19.99, and it only featured the Night Club location, with limited poses and clothing options. There was no world editor, and so on.
In 2020, we introduced a 50% discount on all plans to support people during the Covid lockdown, and we have maintained these prices. Additionally, it's worth mentioning our referral program, where users receive an extra month of gameplay for bringing in a friend.
So, 3DXChat and all the gaming content are now more attractive in pricing than ever before. Any adult can afford a subscription to be a member of 3DXChat community.
And when it comes to making the game Free-to-Play, the first question to answer is: Why? What is the purpose of doing so? What consequences could this lead to? (e.g., the introduction of microtransactions, an influx of trolls) Is it to expand the user base? Will quantity always translate into quality? Is it to make the game more affordable in terms of price? Is the current game price so unaffordable for an independent adult?
